done anything wrong. She simply wanted to make Christmas less expensive and less stressful.
Once her mother understood that the decision was not directed at anyone personally, the conversation became easier.
The woman felt relieved. At least some of her family members were beginning to understand what she was trying to accomplish.
- The Pushback She Received—and What It Really Meant
Not everyone immediately embraced the idea.
One relative described the decision as a little harsh. Another wondered whether the family was abandoning the tradition of exchanging presents among adults.
Someone
